President’s Report – By Max Perry
I hope everyone is enjoying one of the nicest winters we've had in a long time. Day after day we've enjoyed beautiful sunshine with soft breezes. Now, if we could just get a little rain, maybe between midnight and 3:00 am. Sounds like Camelot.

This month I'd like to use this space to address a thorny topic that has occurred in the last couple of weeks. That topic is our door-to-door curb painters. Some background first: They first appeared almost a year ago asking if we would be interested in hiring them to paint the house numbers on the curb of every house in the neighborhood. At that time the Board did not express an interest in the project. So, we heard nothing from them until a couple of weeks ago when they showed up and started going door-to-door. I informed them there were No Soliciting signs posted and they informed me they had already painted several curbs. In fact, as I was talking to them, one of our neighbors came up and requested they do his house next. I am aware of the no soliciting language in the CC&R's and the wishes of some residents to not have people come to their door. But, I am also aware that well over 100 homeowners have requested that their curbs be painted. To date, I have talked to fewer than 10 homeowners who have been offended or concerned by the men coming to their doors.

But, we continue to look into the issue. Today I spoke with a Pima County Sheriff's deputy. She told me that signs posted requesting No Soliciting were meant to inform but could not stop people from using the county owned streets and sidewalks. Each homeowner is responsible for controlling access to their own property and welcoming solicitors or turning them away. We are requesting further legal advice from the Pima County Attorney.

Finally, I would suggest that if they come to your door you can either not listen to their "pitch", shut the door and turn them away or hire them to paint your curb. The choice is yours.

Common Areas Report--By Ken Miller and Tom Cooke
Matters are well under control in the common areas, and all necessary tasks are being handled expeditiously.

One favorable aspect of an unfavorable situation--our drought--is that we have not had the usual crop of spring weeds that the rains always bring this time of year. In fact, there are fewer weeds than we have seen in Esperanza Estates in years. This is undoubtedly the result of the lack of water, which they need to germinate. Thus, any weed spraying, which we are usually lining up at this time of year, will be postponed.

Steve Brown, Ken Miller, and Tom Cooke completed some refurbishment of a small unused area located on Holgado. The gravel was spruced up, the cactus trimmed, a pathway created and lined with rock, and the bench in this area moved to a shady location. The area will now be called "Rinconcito de Esperanza", and a sign with this name is being made. The translation is "little corner of Esperanza". Stop by and take a look the next time you are on Holgado.
Ken Miller is still actively engaged in improvement work in the Bridge Park wash. This project has been ongoing for some time, and will also be continuous until eventually completed. Presently we are awaiting the proper type of equipment to bury some old stone work in dry wells in the wash itself. These aid in drainage during the heavy monsoon rains by percolating the water into the ground before it reaches the streets.

As always, if you have or observe problems in the common areas, please call either Ken at 393-1914, or Tom at 399-0455.

CC&R's – By Sheila Bennen
We have the recorded copy of the new parking regulations and they will be mailed to you in the next few days. These pages should be added to your current copy of the CC&R's.

I will be printing new packets of the CC&R's and By-Laws in the near future. If you have misplaced your copies or have them at another home you may want to purchase an extra set. If you need an additional set please call Sheila at 399-0501 and leave me your name and address and I will get copies to you. If I am not at home leave a message. The packet will be $5 to cover the printing cost.

Hazardous Waste – By Sheila Bennen
The next Hazardous Waste Pick-up will be on April 8th. Mark this date on your calendar. More about this in the next Periodico and MMM (Editor’s note: MMM = Monday Morning Memo).

Green Valley Directories – By Sheila Bennen

The new Green Valley Directories will be distributed soon. GVCCC has arranged for the Lion's bin to recycle the old Directories. Please remove the front and back cover and drop them off at the bin. If you are unable to do this please drop them off on the counter of the Hospitality area at the pool and Mary Beth Wallace will transport them for you. You can also recycle old phone books the same way. Good time to get rid of all of this stuff.

GVCCC 2006 Directory -- By Charl Petry
Delivery of the new, 2006 GVCCC Directory is now complete. No copy was left at a locked gate or an unoccupied house. This is an excellent time to check your own listing, view the up-to-date maps of Green Valley and the surrounding area, and look over all the helpful information the directory contains. If you'd like to change or correct your listing, or be listed if you're not listed, or if you haven't received a copy, give me a call. Charl Petry 648-2541

Esperanza Directories--Esperanza Cookbooks — By Sheila Bennen

We have copies of the Directories and the Cookbooks available for sale. The Directories are $3 and the Cookbooks are $5. The Cookbooks make wonderful gifts. For your copy call Sheila 399-0501 or Melodye 399-0455.

Neighborhood Relations - Joan Moreaux, Chair
We hope everyone can resolve any neighborhood issues they have. Sometimes this is not possible. Discuss the matter with me. Then, if you wish the board to take action, it will be necessary to fill out a complaint form. These forms will be available at the pool or from me.

Advertisements – By Sheila Bennen
We would encourage each of you to ask any "trade person" that you feel does an excellent job to place an ad in the Periodico. We would like our homeowners to have a list of reliable people to call. We would like a copy ready ad. Please call Sheila Bennen at 399-0501 for more information.
The cost structure is as follows:
Full page 3 months $100
1/2 page 3 months $ 50
1/4 page 3 months $ 25
Business card size $ 15
 
In Memoriam
Lucille Peterson
721 Calle del Ensalmo
February 18
 
 
New Phone Number – By Sheila Bennen
Rudoph Schuster
621 Regalo
625-1390
 
Neighborhood Relations: 2005-2006 Annual Report
–By Norma Stanley, Chair
Neighborhood Relations handled five problems regarding parking. All have been resolved except one which is ongoing. In May a letter was sent to the White Elephant expressing our disapproval of their relocating on Esperanza Blvd. opposite our subdivision. In October, calls were made to four residents having signs in their yards other than the allowable "For Sale" signs. They were removed to inside their fences.

In November, a problem involving yard maintenance was corrected. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those residents for their cooperation. This cooperation from you and all our residents is what helps to keep Esperanza Estates the great place it is.

It has been another good year! Thank you.

Hospitality Committee – By Sam Barnard, Chair
This month your Hospitality committee sponsored a FREE appetizer hour at the Pool on Valentines Day, February 14. We had cheeses, meats, vegetables, fruit, crackers, drinks and a special Valentines Day cake emblazoned with the theme of the day, "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR." It was a great feast! We had over 90 of our Esperanza neighbors attending. This event was in appreciation for all of you who have attended our events and supported us during the past year. Your positive comments and attendance at our gatherings make all of our efforts worthwhile. A special thanks goes to Nancy Moore who coordinated this event.
We now have a sound / speaker system, which has been generously donated by Bob Johnson. This should make our Hospitality events even more enjoyable. The Hospitality Committee also has some folding tables and some large roasting pans that are available for use by our homeowners if you are having a large function at your home. Please contact one of the Hospitality committee co-chairs if you find you have a need for these items. Next month, back by popular demand we will again have our Hamburger Night on Tuesday, March 14, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the pool.

Hamburger Night – By Sam Barnard, Chair

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 5:00 to 6:30 P.M.
Hamburgers, Cheese Burgers or Veggie Burgers,
chips, pickle slice and cake for desert - $3.00.
Soft Drinks or bottled water $1.00
 
Hospitality Mission
To extend the hand of friendship in our Esperanza Estates Community that offers an opportunity for all to gather in a congenial atmosphere with the intention of providing Fun, Food and Friendship.
 

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EEHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2006

President* Max Perry 1136 Circulo del Norte 331-2973

Vice-President* Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455

Secretary*/Treasurer* Sheila Bennen 155 Camino Holgado 399-0501

Ben Sheffield 201 Circulo Napa 625-3797

Steve Brown 743 Circulo Napa 648-7235

Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455

Joan Moreaux 737 W. Circulo Napa 648-7515

Gary Chelseth 775 W. Calle Regalo 399-1027

* The Bylaws require that these Officer’s positions be filled with Directors

Board Committee Chairs

Architectural Control Steve Brown 743 Circulo Napa 648-7235
Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Common Area Maintenance Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455
Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Capital Projects Ben Sheffield 201 Circulo Napa 625-3797

Neighborhood Relations Joan Moreaux 737 W. Circulo Napa 648-7515

Recreational Facilities Gary Chelseth 775 W. Calle Regalo 399-1027

Standing Committee Chairs

Neighborhood Watch Melodye Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455
Hospitality Scottie Blum 1106 W. Calle Excelso 399-0955
Lavonne Corral 1208 W. Circulo del Norte 648-6051
Sam Barnard 1124 Calle Excelso 648-5925
Enhancement Tess Ewing 780 Calle del Ensalmo 625-7353

Other Personnel

Periodico Production Bob Fallon 167 Circulo Napa 399-3185
Periodico Distribution Charl Petry 1106 Circulo del Norte 648-2541
Community Directory Charl Petry 1106 Circulo del Norte 648-2541
GVCCC Representative Sheila Bennen 155 Camino Holgado 399-0501

Board Meetings

1:30 p.m. at the Bank of America Community Room, LaCanada at Continental

March 20 * April 17 * May15 * June 19 *
July/August: no meetings
September 18* October 16 * November 20 * December 18